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NOTES: These pecans can be made up to a week ahead; store airtight at room temperature. Ingredients:
1 pound pecan halves |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
3 tablespoons ground new mexico chile |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Spread pecans in a single layer in a baking pan. Bake in a 350° oven until golden under skins, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, combine sugar, lime juice, ground chile, cayenne, and salt. Stir until sugar is melted, 2 to 3 minutes, then stir occasionally until mixture is very bubbly and slightly darker, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
3. Add pecans and stir until well coated with sugar mixture. Spread in baking pan and let stand until cool to touch, 15 minutes.
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